Waterways > Thames & Severn Canal
Thames & Severn Canal – Cotswold Canals
Originally conceived as part of a canal route between Bristol and London, the canal connects to the Stroudwater Navigation at Wallbridge near Stroud and to the Thames at the recently restored Inglesham Lock near Lechlade.
Thames & Severn Canal Map
Facts & Stats
28 .8 miles
(46.1km)
The length of the Thames & Severn Canal.
44 locks
when constructed – some have been restored.
3808
(3.48 km)
The length of Sapperton Tunnel – to be restored.
Waterway notes
Waterway underfunding
Hundreds of miles of waterways – along with their unique heritage and habitats – are currently starved of funding and rely on constant lobbying by us to safeguard their future.
Sustainable Boating
We want boating on canals and rivers to be more sustainable and – even though the current overall contribution to UK carbon emissions is very small – we want to help reduce emissions on the waterways.
Waterways Heritage at Risk
Britain’s canals and rivers are a unique, living heritage. But that heritage is at risk – from urban development, lack of protection, loss of skills and knowledge and climate change.
You can help Save Waterways Heritage.
Waterway restoration
Restoring the UK’s blue infrastructure – our inherited network of navigable canals and rivers – is good for people and places.
Local activities
LOVE YOUR WATERWAYS
Britain's waterways are vital; together we can campaign for them now and for the future.
